• An Assessment of the Impacts of Non-Government Organizations Onpoverty Alleviation In Jinja District Case Study: Buwenge Sub-County

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION

APPROVAL iii

LIST OF ACRONYMS

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER ONE 1

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background of the study

L 2 What is poverty? 4

1.3 Statement of problem

1.4 Objectives of the study 5

1.5 Key research questions 6

1.6 Significance of the study 6

1.7 Scope of the study 6

1.7.1 Time scope 7

1.7.2 Geographical scope 7

1.8 Content of the report 7

CHAPTER TWO 8

LITERATURE REVIEW 8

2.0 Introduction 8

2.1 The characterization of poverty 8

2.2 Poverty trends in Uganda 9

2.3 The National Development Plan II (NDPII) ii

2.4 International Development Assistance has not worked 11

2.4.1 Misuse of Funds 12

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2.5 The Limited Role of NGOs .12

2.6 Impact of NGOs 14

27 A New Model for Corporate Philanthropy 16

CHAPTER THREE 17

METHODOLOGY 17

30 Introduction 17

3.1. Research Design 17

3.2Area of Study 17

3.3 Study Population 17

3.4.0 Data Collection Methods 17

3.4.1 Questionnaires

3.4.2 Observations 18

3.4.3 Documentary Data 18

3.4.4 Focused Group Discussions 18

3.4.5 Interviews 18

3.5.1 Sample Size 19

3.5.2 Sample Method and Procedures 19

3.6.0 Data Analysis 19

3.6.1. Qualitative Analysis ‘9

3.6.2 Quantitative Analysis 19

37 Limitations of the Study 20

CHAPTER FOUR 21

DATA ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION AND PRESENTATION 21

4.0 Introduction 21

4.1. Bio data of the respondents 21

4.2 The causes of poveity levels and indicators 23

4.3 The impacts of NGOs in alleviating poverty 29

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4.4 The challenges and policies that exist or in place put by4 government to fight

against poverty 37

CHAPTER FIVE 44

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS 44

5.0 Introduction 44

5.1 Summary of Findings 44

52 Conclusion 46

5.3 Recommendations 46

REFERENCES 47

APPENDICES 50

APPENDIX I: QUESTIONNAIRES 50

APPENDIX II: TIMEFRAME 53

APPENDIX 111:_BUDGET ESTIMATE 54